Platte County property record for 5131 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2014 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 2407-00-0-11175-000-0120 |
| Primary APN | 2407-00-0-11175-000-0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,319 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,012 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,163 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 441 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 5131 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NE |
| Zip | 68601-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01-SINGLE |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 MEADOW RIDGE SD |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW RIGDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PLATTE NE |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 965301 |
5131 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Platte County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5131 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 228 / 963 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 000230/873 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PLATTE NE |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Property Address | 5131 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-1531 |
| Document Number | 000230/873 |
| Book / Page | 230 / 873 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | LANDMARK TITLE |
| Tax | $5.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5131 38th St was $5,634.
Source: Platte County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| County | Platte County |
| Unified School District | Columbus Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $495,055 (+9.55%) Land $42,000 Building $453,055 | $495,055 (+9.55%) Land $42,000 Building $453,055 | |
| 2025 | $5,634.00 | $451,905 Land $42,000 Building $409,905 | $451,905 Land $42,000 Building $409,905 |
| 2023 | $6,950.00 | $405,680 Land $42,000 Building $363,680 | $405,680 Land $42,000 Building $363,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5131 38th St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5131 38th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 76% of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Rise Broadband.
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